Bowling Green Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 4530 Church Ave
       Bowling Green, FL  33834


(863) 375-2288

District: Hardee

SchoolDigger Rank:
1358th of 2,242 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,429 Help


Students who attend Bowling Green Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Hardee Junior High School
    Hardee Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  302

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
67.5%
White:
25.8%
African American:
5.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  82.8% Help


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Compare Details Bowling Green Elementary School ranks worse than 60.6% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 3rd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Hardee School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.07. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (67.5%), White (25.8%), African American (5.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 82.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Hardee School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bowling Green Elementary School is 14.3, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Hardee School District! (See more...)
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Compare Bowling Green Elementary School employs 21 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bowling Green Elementary School is $12,429, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Hardee School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Bowling Green Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Hardee:

SchoolDigger ranks Hardee 39th of 67 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bowling Green Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 13.23 1516th 1688 10.2%
2007 26.51 1387th 1786 22.3%
2008 31.52 1316th 1789 26.4%
2009 26.89 1450th 1847 21.5%
2010 35.51 1329th 1919 30.7%
2011 34.39 1372nd 1985 30.9%
2012 38.80 1238th 1984 37.6%
2013 42.43 1170th 2029 42.3%
2014 50.11 1023rd 2064 50.4%
2016 61.08 797th 2087 61.8%
2017 41.50 1241st 2112 41.2%
2018 42.12 1240th 2118 41.5%
2019 31.67 1551st 2182 28.9%
2021 77.95 473rd 2247 78.9%
2022 57.82 889th 2219 59.9%
2023 39.07 1357th 2240 39.4%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bowling Green Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 235 61 0 165 0 n/a n/a 0 461
1989 248 54 0 196 1 n/a n/a 0 499
1990 228 59 0 238 0 n/a n/a 0 525
1991 219 54 0 215 0 n/a n/a 0 488
1992 222 49 0 224 0 n/a n/a 0 495
1993 211 54 0 278 0 n/a n/a 0 543
1994 211 47 0 275 0 n/a n/a 0 533
1995 210 52 0 373 0 n/a n/a 0 635
1996 210 52 0 373 0 n/a n/a 0 635
1997 215 52 0 445 0 n/a n/a 0 712
1998 190 57 0 438 0 n/a n/a 0 685
1999 180 59 0 433 0 n/a n/a 0 672
2000 188 48 0 428 0 n/a n/a 0 664
2001 159 48 0 449 0 n/a n/a 0 656
2002 154 41 3 547 0 n/a n/a 0 745
2003 154 41 3 547 0 n/a n/a 0 745
2004 162 36 3 544 0 n/a n/a 0 745
2005 126 29 6 488 0 n/a n/a 0 649
2006 134 33 4 444 0 n/a n/a 0 615
2007 88 33 1 287 0 n/a n/a 10 419
2008 79 31 0 293 1 n/a n/a 12 416
2009 75 32 0 307 2 n/a n/a 14 430
2010 78 38 0 330 1 n/a n/a 9 456
2011 81 33 0 352 1 0 8 0 475
2012 71 26 1 343 0 0 9 0 450
2013 84 20 0 337 1 0 6 0 448
2014 76 24 0 334 0 0 6 0 440
2015 77 20 1 320 0 0 4 0 422
2016 63 20 2 324 0 0 4 0 413
2017 62 18 2 323 1 0 4 0 410
2018 65 19 0 292 1 0 3 0 380
2019 65 20 0 262 1 0 2 0 350
2020 63 16 0 259 1 0 4 0 343
2021 83 11 0 195 1 0 5 0 295
2022 58 12 0 221 2 0 1 0 294
2023 78 16 2 204 2 0 0 0 302

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bowling Green Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 461 31.0 14.8 65.1
1989 499 28.0 17.8 65.9
1990 525 26.0 20.1 70.3
1991 488 29.0 16.8 79.7
1992 495 31.0 15.9 45.9
1993 543 33.0 16.5 72.9
1994 533 29.0 18.4 75.8
1995 635 32.0 19.8 44.3
1996 635 32.0 19.8 44.3
1997 712 34.0 20.9 77.7
1998 685 35.0 19.6 81
1999 672 34.0 19.8 78.9
2000 664 34.0 19.5 86
2001 656 37.0 17.7 37.5
2002 745 39.0 19.1 83.5
2003 745 39.0 19.1 83.5
2004 745 41.0 18.2 84.6
2005 649 42.0 15.5 89.1
2006 615 42.0 14.6 83.1
2007 419 29.0 14.4 84.8
2008 416 29.0 14.3 88.9
2009 430 30.6 15.1 92.8
2010 456 30.0 15.2 92.2
2011 475 31.0 15.3 92.6
2012 450 32.0 14.0 90.7
2013 448 33.0 13.5 90
2014 440 30.0 14.6 90.7
2015 422 30.0 14.0 89.6
2016 413 27.0 15.2 84
2017 410 27.0 15.1 76.1
2018 380 26.0 14.6 82.9
2019 350 23.0 15.2 76.9
2020 343 24.0 14.2 79.3
2021 295 24.0 12.2 75.6
2022 294 22.0 13.3 64.3
2023 302 21.0 14.3 82.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bowling Green Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 461 31.0 14.8 65.1
1989 499 28.0 17.8 65.9
1990 525 26.0 20.1 70.3
1991 488 29.0 16.8 79.7
1992 495 31.0 15.9 45.9
1993 543 33.0 16.5 72.9
1994 533 29.0 18.4 75.8
1995 635 32.0 19.8 44.3
1996 635 32.0 19.8 44.3
1997 712 34.0 20.9 77.7
1998 685 35.0 19.6 81
1999 672 34.0 19.8 78.9
2000 664 34.0 19.5 86
2001 656 37.0 17.7 37.5
2002 745 39.0 19.1 83.5
2003 745 39.0 19.1 83.5
2004 745 41.0 18.2 84.6
2005 649 42.0 15.5 89.1
2006 615 42.0 14.6 83.1
2007 419 29.0 14.4 84.8
2008 416 29.0 14.3 88.9
2009 430 30.6 15.1 92.8
2010 456 30.0 15.2 92.2
2011 475 31.0 15.3 92.6
2012 450 32.0 14.0 90.7
2013 448 33.0 13.5 90
2014 440 30.0 14.6 90.7
2015 422 30.0 14.0 89.6
2016 413 27.0 15.2 84
2017 410 27.0 15.1 76.1
2018 380 26.0 14.6 82.9
2019 350 23.0 15.2 76.9
2020 343 24.0 14.2 79.3
2021 295 24.0 12.2 75.6
2022 294 22.0 13.3 64.3
2023 302 21.0 14.3 82.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bowling Green Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,087 (11.6%) $8,278 (88.4%) $9,365
2019 $1,208 (12.0%) $8,839 (88.0%) $10,047
2020 $1,175 (11.6%) $8,975 (88.4%) $10,150
2021 $1,797 (15.1%) $10,095 (84.9%) $11,893
2022 $2,498 (20.1%) $9,931 (79.9%) $12,429

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bowling Green Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1551st of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1357th of 2240 Elementary schools
 10.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bowling Green Elementary School)4534
 11%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hardee)5947
 12%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bowling Green Elementary School)5446
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hardee)6958
 11%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bowling Green Elementary School)4663
 17%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hardee)5757
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bowling Green Elementary School)7570
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hardee)7368
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bowling Green Elementary School)3460
 26%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hardee)4854
 6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bowling Green Elementary School)5174
 23%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hardee)6259
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Bowling Green Elementary School)2645
 19%
   5th Grade Science (Hardee)4235
 7%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students350302
 13.7%
African American2016
 20%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian02
Hispanic262204
 22.1%
Pacific Islander00
White6578
 20%
Two or More Races20
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76.9%82.8%
 5.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bowling Green Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 302 students attended Bowling Green Elementary School.

Bowling Green Elementary School ranks 1358th of 2242 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Bowling Green Elementary School are 68% Hispanic, 26% White, 5% African American.

Students who attend Bowling Green Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Hardee Junior High School
High : Hardee Senior High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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